Toronto Huskies vs Detroit Falcons – Sunday, February 23, 1947 NBA Game Recap
On Sunday, February 23, 1947 , the Toronto Huskies vs Detroit Falcons NBA Game Recap documents an early professional basketball matchup played during the league’s inaugural 1946–47 season. The game was held at Detroit Olympia and featured two of the league’s original franchises.
Game Summary
The Detroit Falcons , Won against the Toronto Huskies by a final score of 52 to 61.
The Detroit Falcons made 23Â field goals and 15Â free throws, while the Toronto Huskies recorded 19Â field goals and 14Â free throws.
Coaches
For the Glenn Curtis – Head Coach, Detroit Falcons
For the Maple Leafs Garden – Head Coach, Toronto Huskies
Players
The game featured the following players:
Detroit Falcons Players
Chet Aubuchon
Moe Becker
Harold Brown
Bob Dille
John Janisch
Harold Johnson
Tom King
Grady Lewis
Ariel Maughan
Howie McCarty
Stan Miasek
George Pearcy
Henry Pearcy
Milt Schoon
Art Stolkey
Toronto Huskies Players
Red Rolfe
Hank Biasatti
Bob Fitzgerald
Dick Fitzgerald
Frank Fucarino
Kleggie Hermsen
Charlie Hoefer
Roy Hurley
Ed Kasid
Mike McCarron
Nat Militzok
Harry Miller
Leo Mogus
Bob Mullens
George Nostrand
Ed Sadowski
Dick Schulz
Ralph Siewert
Gino Sovran
Red Wallace
Ray Wertis
Arena
The game was played at Detroit Olympia, one of the original venues used during the NBA’s first season.
Toronto Huskies vs Detroit Falcons – Sunday, February 23, 1947 NBA Game Recap remains part of the historical record from the NBA’s inaugural season, capturing the early structure, scoring, and personnel of professional basketball in the 1946-1947 season.
More resources:
For more on the 1946-1947 Season visit – Pro Basketball Reference
The NBA 1946 – 1947 Season – NBAÂ
WIKI – 1946 and 1947 Season
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